The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did not bat an eyelid when they came face to face with a group of topless women yesterday.

Wearing just a few banana leaves as a makeshift top, the South Pacific group performed a dance with men from their region to showcase their culture for the royals.

Their exposed breasts are a normal part of life in the Solomon Islands’ province of Choiseul and they happily chatted to William and Kate who seemed completely at ease in their company.

One man among their group had a greeting written in pidgin English painted on his chest for the royals –Welkam Wills and Kate.

The royal couple met the performers when they toured a cultural village exhibition in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands, showcasing the unique arts, music and culture found in the nation’s nine provinces.

The royal couple began their day by calling on the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister and his Cabinet and were given a traditional necklace by the politician.

Gordon Darcy Lilo warmly welcomed them to the Government building before presenting them with the gifts bearing their names.

Made of tiny coloured seashells woven together, they formed a piece of jewellery which resembled a mayor’s chain of office.

As the Prime Minister placed the gifts around their necks, the duchess said: “That’s very smart”, and the duke replied: “It is smart.”

Speaking about the presents, the Solomon Islands’ leader told the royal visitors:

“That will show that the whole of this country is very much part of you.”